Dear Doctor: Telling Me "It Could Be Worse" Doesn't HelpMy diaphragm started feeling sore a couple of years ago. At its worst, it feels like a severe side stitch, the pain you get when you do something really active... By Keri Wiginton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Best Foods to Alleviate BloatingLiving with endometriosis can make your stomach feel like it’s constantly in a “muffin top” state. Getting dressed can be an extremely frustrating experience. Your favorite pants rarely fit. Jeans... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Chronic FatigueChronic fatigue: It’s more than just being tired. “Pure exhaustion” doesn’t even adequately describe it. It’s a full-body, down-to-the-bones fatigue. The kind of tired that you can only dream about... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Benefits of Seafood for EndometriosisVarious studies on the influence between diet and symptoms or risk factors of endometriosis have indicated that it may be beneficial for women with endo reduce their consumption of red... By Skye Scarbrough, Adv Dip Nut, Grad Dip Obesity, EDOC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Best Foods to Eat Before and After SurgeryDespite our best efforts to manage our health on our own, sometimes surgery is needed to fully restore health. This was the case for me with endometriosis. The endometriosis was... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Accepting My Chronic IllnessI already know what you’re thinking, “This writer is crazy to think anyone can accept their illness!”... And you are right. I mean, how can someone who has an illness... By Kimberli Davino3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breathing through The PainPain is one of the most common symptoms of endometriosis. Most women suffering from endometriosis experience pain during their period, but a significant amount of women experience chronic pain. We... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Endometriosis, My ChoiceEver since I publicly announced I had decided to have a hysterectomy, I have found myself being extremely defensive over it. I received so many messages of support, but they... By Shireen Hand2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Supporting My Partner With Endometriosis Benefits My Own Health TooI have written much on how to support your partner with their endometriosis, mostly from the perspective of how offering this support will benefit their health and make their life... By Chris Robson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Three Tips to Finding Balance as an Endo AdvocateIf you are on any form of social media and you follow a few endometriosis awareness accounts, I’m sure at some point, you’ve seen a meme or a post talking... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
With Endometriosis, Quality of Life is Dictated by MoneyTwo years ago, I was diagnosed with complex, stage 4 endometriosis, and it has had a severe impact on my life... From the surgeries, the fight to find my specialist... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Vegan Ice Cream Is Everywhere: Here Are My FavoritesI could never tolerate dairy, so I wasn't surprised when I found out it was a no-go on the endo diet. I went vegan in 2000, four years before I... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Certain Foods Induce Your Period?My cycle is rarely regular. It never really has been. I’ve relied a lot on acupuncture over the years to help keep it on track... And it typically does the... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis and Adult Acne: How I Deal with ItCurrently, as a woman in my thirties, the state of my skin can only be described as a battleground. As a teenager I never had bad skin. In fact, it... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Natural Pain ReliefHippocrates said it, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. The Bible says it, “The fruit will be for food and the leaves for healing” (Ezekiel 47:12)... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Love Note to Say "You're Doing Just Fine"In the past two weeks, our flat has flooded and we’ve had to move into temporary accommodation, and less than 24 hours later, we lost a family member. What’s happened... By Jessica Duffin, WHC4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Financial Challenges For Couples Dealing With EndometriosisEndometriosis can affect all aspects of life, including physical health, emotional health and wellbeing, relationships, and even financial security. Ultimately, endo can have significant impacts on household finances, as shared... By Chris Robson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Quit Hormonal Birth ControlI can't remember which birth control pill I tried first — it was the '90s and the NuvaRing and Mirena IUD weren't out yet — but I know it made... By Keri Wiginton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is A “Normal” Period?Before my endo diagnosis, I had painful periods. They were often accompanied by nausea, digestive distress, and fatigue. I actually started off getting “normal” periods in my teenage years, but... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Diet Can Impact Endometriosis, But Few Doctors Are Talking About ItMore than a year ago, I decided to change the way I approached food. I did this to alleviate some of the symptoms I lived with as an endometriosis patient... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments